Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold List
- Shin Zatoichi: The Tale of Zatoichi - Another installment in the Zatoichi series featuring the same iconic blind swordsman.
- The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi - A modern retelling of the classic Zatoichi character with a mix of action and drama.
- Yojimbo - A samurai film featuring a lone warrior who navigates through a conflict between two rival gangs, similar themes of honor and survival.
- The Seven Samurai - A classic samurai film by Akira Kurosawa focusing on honor and sacrifice, similar to the themes in Zatoichi films.
- Sanjuro - A follow-up to Yojimbo featuring a wandering samurai, exploring similar themes of morality.
- Sword of the Beast - Features themes of betrayal and survival in a violent samurai setting.
- Harakiri - Explores themes of honor and tradition in a samurai culture, similar to Zatoichi's moral dilemmas.
- Lady Snowblood - Focuses on revenge and violence in a samurai setting, with a strong female lead.
- Rashomon - Explores the complexity of truth and perception in a historical setting, similar narrative depth.
- Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai - Modern take on samurai code and philosophy through the life of a hitman.
- 13 Assassins - Centered around a group of warriors on a mission, featuring intense action and samurai ethics.
- The Hidden Fortress - A Kurosawa classic that combines adventure and action in a samurai context.
- Your Name. - Although not a samurai film, it shares a deep emotional narrative akin to Zatoichi's tales.
- The Last Samurai - Examines the clash of cultures and the samurai way of life in a historical setting.
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon - Combines martial arts with a strong narrative centered around honor and loyalty.
- The Assassin - Features a skilled assassin navigating a complex moral landscape similar to Zatoichi.
- The Tale of the Princess Kaguya - Anime film with themes of fate and destiny, comparable to the mythic elements in Zatoichi.
- Ran - Kurosawa's adaptation of King Lear, featuring themes of betrayal and family honor in a samurai context.
- Azumi - A female-led samurai film focusing on adventure and the dilemma of duty versus personal feelings.
- Kill Bill: Vol. 1 - Features a lone warrior on a quest for revenge, drawing inspiration from samurai films.
- Rancho Notorious - A western adaptation which portrays themes of revenge and lawlessness similar to Zatoichi's adventures.
- The Hateful Eight - A film that explores moral ambiguity and complex characters in a confined setting, reminiscent of samurai films.
- Kung Fu Hustle - A blend of action and humor in a martial arts setting, similar to the tonal mixture found in Zatoichi films.
- The Warrior's Way - A mix of western and eastern martial arts, featuring a skilled fighter in a land of lawlessness.
- Ip Man - Focuses on an iconic martial artist and his struggles, echoing the journey of Zatoichi.
- Hero - A visually stunning martial arts film that also integrates themes of loyalty and heroism.
- Orochi - A silent film that embodies themes of revenge and tragedy in a historical context.
- The Last House on the Left - Not a samurai film, but shares themes of revenge and moral complexity similar to Zatoichi.
- Bodyguards and Assassins - A historical fiction drama focusing on an ensemble of fighters protecting a revolutionary figure.
- The Giver - While not a samurai film, it tackles moral and ethical questions akin to those in Zatoichi.
- The Night Comes for Us - A violent action film focusing on complex characters and moral dilemmas
- The Man with No Name Trilogy - This trilogy features a lone gunslinger navigating a lawless land, similar to Zatoichi's journey.
- The Wandering Earth - While more sci-fi, it portrays the struggle for survival and humanity's fight against overwhelming odds.
- The Outlaw Josey Wales - Another lone figure facing the challenges of morality and justice, comparable to Zatoichi's character.
- Mifune: The Last Samurai - A documentary exploring the life of a samurai actor, touches on the themes of honor and tradition.
- Samurai Cop - A cult classic featuring action and humor, reflecting the adventurous spirit of Zatoichi.
- The Brothers Bloom - Focuses on a duo of con artists, featuring themes of family and loyalty.
- Kung Fu Panda - Combines humor and action with a focus on personal growth and martial arts.
- The Great Yokai War - Features a mix of folklore and adventure that resonates with the mythic aspects of Zatoichi's stories.
- Mulan - Tells the story of a warrior navigating complex moral choices in a historical context.
- The Magnificent Seven - A group of characters coming together to fight for justice, echoing themes found in samurai cinema.
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| # | Name | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status | CBFC |
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2009 | United States of America | Crime | 83797 | 8.4 | Serie | Ended | TV-14 |
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1961 | Japan | Action | 132842 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
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1962 | Japan | Action | 41569 | 8 | Movie | Released | NR |
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1965 | Japan | Action | 3125 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | |
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1962 | Japan | Action | 70760 | 8.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
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1973 | Japan | Action | 16616 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | NR |
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1950 | Japan | Crime | 182708 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | NR |
| 8 | 1999 | France | Crime | 98024 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | ||
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2010 | Japan | Action | 69117 | 7.5 | Movie | Released | R |
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1958 | Japan | Action | 42793 | 8.1 | Movie | Released | |
| 11 |
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2016 | Japan | Animation | 329754 | 8.4 | Movie | Released | PG |
| 12 |
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2003 | New Zealand | Drama | 476104 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
| 13 |
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2000 | China | Adventure | 283356 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2015 | China | Action | 18133 | 6.3 | Movie | Released | NR |
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2013 | Japan | Animation | 55200 | 8 | Movie | Released | PG |
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1985 | Japan | Action | 137891 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | |
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2003 | Japan | Adventure | 15215 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | R |
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2003 | United States of America | Action | 1209380 | 8.2 | Movie | Released | R |
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1952 | United States of America | Western | 5630 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | NR |
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2015 | United States of America | Crime | 667853 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 21 |
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2004 | China | Action | 152556 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | R |
| 22 |
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2010 | India | Adventure | 27358 | 6.2 | Movie | Released | R |
| 23 |
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2008 | China | Drama | 234885 | 8 | Movie | Released | R |
| 24 |
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2002 | China | Drama | 188490 | 7.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 25 |
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2009 | United States of America | Crime | 101356 | 6.5 | Movie | Released | R |
| 26 |
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2009 | China | Action | 8587 | 6.8 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 27 |
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2014 | United States of America | Drama | 126451 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | |
| 28 |
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2018 | Indonesia | Action | 29646 | 6.9 | Movie | Released | |
| 29 |
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2019 | China | Action | 36778 | 5.9 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 30 |
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1976 | United States of America | Drama | 80816 | 7.8 | Movie | Released | |
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2016 | Japan | Biography | 1396 | 7.2 | Movie | Released | |
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1991 | United States of America | Action | 10324 | 4.6 | Movie | Released | R |
| 33 |
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2008 | United States of America | Adventure | 52805 | 6.7 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
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2008 | United States of America | Action | 530251 | 7.6 | Movie | Released | PG |
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2005 | Japan | Comedy | 2697 | 6.4 | Movie | Released | PG-13 |
| 36 |
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1998 | United States of America | Adventure | 320727 | 7.7 | Movie | Released | G |
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2016 | United States of America | Action | 231023 | 6.9 | Movie | Released |
